A Milwaukee woman has pleaded guilty to aiding in the preparation of false tax returns, according to an announcement from Brad D. Schimel, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin.
Jasmeika Simon, 33, admitted to one count of aiding in the preparation of false tax returns in violation of federal law. The plea was entered on January 28, 2026.
Court documents state that Simon worked as a paid tax preparer and filed approximately 361 federal tax returns with the IRS for the 2021, 2022, and 2023 tax years. Of these returns, about 331 showed signs of fraud. Most of the forms included false information about business income and losses, household employee wages, or ordinary dividends. They also reported incorrect refundable credits and payments such as sick and family leave credits, child and dependent care credits, fuel tax credits, IRC Section 1341 credits, and false income tax withholdings.
The government alleges that Simon’s actions led her clients to receive larger refunds than they were entitled to receive. This increased her commissions. According to prosecutors, Simon intended a loss to the IRS of roughly $3.3 million and caused an actual loss based on fraudulent refunds paid totaling about $1.8 million. She also received approximately $234,508 in fees and commissions due to her conduct.
Simon faces a maximum sentence of three years in prison and a fine up to $250,000. Sentencing is scheduled before United States District Court Judge Brett H. Ludwig on June 8, 2026.
The case was investigated by IRS Criminal Investigation and is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Peter J. Smyczek.
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